Cuomo Cancels Upstate Trip Due To Weather

Usually, it’s the winter months that make traveling to Rochester and Syracuse iffy. But with looming thunderstorms and the potential for tornadoes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo this morning cancelled his trip today to the two upstate cities.

Then he was going to tour a laboratory at Cooper Crouse-Hinds Commercial Products Manufacturing Facility in Syracuse.

In an advisory this morning, Cuomo’s office said the trip will be rescheduled.

“The previously scheduled events in Rochester and Syracuse have been postponed as a result of severe weather conditions and will be rescheduled at a later date,” his advisory reads. “The governor will be in New York City managing storm preparations and response.”

The weather service issued the warning for Broome, Tompkins, Tioga, Chenango, Steuben and surrounding counties in New York, as well as counties along Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier.

Last night, Cuomo urged New Yorkers to be prepared for the storms severe thunderstorms storms pass through the state tomorrow. Cuomo said the state Emergency Operations Center will be activated at 1 p.m.

“I urge all New Yorkers to take caution and pay attention to local radio and television reports for the latest information on the progress of these summer storms,” Cuomo said in a statement. “Proper precautions undertaken now can help ensure that the strong winds and heavy rain cause as little damage as possible and that families and individuals are kept safe from harm.”